Master of Science (MSc) in Biology

The program information below was valid for the spring 2018 term (May 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

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Graduate research fields

Bioinformatics, Systematics and Evolution
Ecology and Environmental Biology
Microbiology
Molecular Genetics
Physiology, Cell and Developmental Biology

Program information

Admit term(s)
- Fall
- Winter
- Spring
Delivery mode
- On-campus
Program type
- Master's
- Research
Registration option(s)
- Full-time
- Part-time
Study option(s)
- Thesis

Admission requirements

Minimum requirements
- A 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in an Honours Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
- Students holding degrees from institutions outside Canada may be required to submit Graduate Record Examination scores (GRE, Analytical and Quantitative) with their application.
- Before applying to the program, students are strongly advised to establish contact with potential supervisors. It is a good strategy to identify whether the potential supervisors that students would like to undertake research with have available positions and funding.
Application materials
- Résumé
- Supplementary information form
- Transcript(s)
References
- Number of references: 3
- Type of references:
  at least 2 academic
English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)

Degree requirements

Thesis option:

Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)

Courses

Students must complete a minimum of 3 one-term graduate courses (0.50 credit unit weight) accepted for graduate credit by the Department of Biology. A minimum of 2 courses should be from the Biology course offerings.

Link(s) to courses